The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 0 percent, the lowest possible rating.,The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent and cannot be increased further under VA regulations.,The Veteran's left knee shin splints are rated at 10 percent due to requiring treatment for more than 12 consecutive months.,The Veteran's right knee shin splints are also rated at 10 percent based on the same criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating as the Veteran's hearing loss is currently rated at its highest possible level and his tinnitus is already at the maximum schedular rating.,The Veteran's left knee shin splints require treatment for more than 12 consecutive months, meeting the criteria for a 10 percent rating. Right knee shin splints also meet this criterion.,There is no evidence of service connection or exposure basis provided in the decision.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left knee shin splints, right knee shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24069523
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Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and a ruptured right ear drum was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was noted upon entry into active duty service and did not increase in severity during service. Therefore, it denied his claim for service connection.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
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